Aciphex and Choking sensation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Choking sensation is reported as a side effect among people who take Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zantac, and have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Choking sensation when taking Aciphex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,594 people who have side effects when taking Aciphex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aciphex?

Aciphex has active ingredients of rabeprazole sodium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 25,301 Aciphex users. Check the latest studies of Aciphex.

What is Choking sensation?

Choking sensation (feeling of obstruction in respiratory system) is found to be associated with 509 drugs and 699 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Choking sensation.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

24,594 people reported to have side effects when taking Aciphex.
Among them, 30 people (0.12%) have Choking sensation.

Among these 30 people:

What is the gender of people who have Choking sensation when taking Aciphex? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Choking sensation when taking Aciphex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aciphex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Choking sensation? *

Chest Pain: 19 people, 63.33%
Dizziness: 15 people, 50.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 43.33%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 13 people, 43.33%
Speech Disorder: 12 people, 40.00%
Acute Upper Airway Obstruction (blockage occurs in the upper airway): 11 people, 36.67%
Cough: 11 people, 36.67%
Swallowing Difficulty: 11 people, 36.67%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 30.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 30.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 8 people, 26.67%
Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle): 6 people, 20.00%
Asthma: 2 people, 6.67%
Depression: 2 people, 6.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 3.33%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 3.33%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 3.33%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 3.33%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 3.33%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 3.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Choking sensation (699 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rabeprazole sodium (the active ingredients of Aciphex) and Aciphex (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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